It is universal workshops in particular where 5 axes technology is becoming increasingly important. With just a few standard tools, a large as possible range of uses has to be covered, in order to keep the cost of investment in special units and milling tools as low as possible. The new profit H350 Format-4 CNC Machining Centre covers these requirements like no other and offers the most up-to-date 5 axes technology at a manageable investment level. The high performance main spindle guarantees excellent results at every angle regardless of the material. In conjunction with the 18 independent drilling spindles and integrated grooving saw aggregate, the profit H350 offers limitless processing possibilities and ensures shortest possible production cycles.

In the new, completely reengineered design, the CNC machining centres from Format-4 display dynamics, power and high end technology from the first glance. With the “everything from a single supplier” solutions from Format-4 the customer will receive a perfectly matched complete package for the highest of requirements.

... FORMAT-4 Premium machines for premium requirements

Tailor made financing solutions

Constantly high performance in industrial continuous operation

Customer specific optimised production solutions

Solid design with premium components

Many variations of specification packages with high-tech solutions

Complete engineering precision

Premium user comfort

Award winning design

Quality and precision from Austria

Uncompromised productivity

Perfect service package before, during and after the purchase

Compliance with CE regulations

Automation solutions

Networked workshop

Software and machines from a single supplier

SAFETY IN THE SMALLEST OF SPACES

The CNC machining centres profit H350, H300 and H200, enclosed on all sides by the Format-4 safeSpace, bring the most modern of CNC technology even to smaller workshops. Up to 7,5 m² less installation space required, but with massively increased working
safety - that is the CNC advantage of machines from Format-4.

Everything at a glance - large monitor and the wide view panel always offer the best view of all processing steps.

Immediate status overview - the status display informs you about the current machine status.

3,300 mm door opening makes it easy and comfortable to load and unload

Performance package

With the performance package, the CNC control makes the highest industry standard possible. Different optimisation levels ensure shorter process times, different milling results and increased comfort in CNC machining.

Increase of the maximum axis speeds by up to 30% in the X and Y directions.

Optimisation of positioning and rotation speeds by up to 80%

Absolute encoder for absolute and continuous communication between machine and position sensor.

"Multitouch" function on the control terminal for user-friendly CNC machine operation

Smooth, consistent and steady tool movements for best surface results on the finished workpiece.

The world's only LED vacuum pods positioning for Format-4 CNC machining centres profit H200, H300 and H350 achieved by 500 individually controllable, white LEDs per meter positioning precision down to the last millimetre. Additional information such as vacuum type or clamping status of the machine, etc. are visualised by additional, RGB colour LEDs installed at a distance of 20 millimetres. All LEDs are mounted in a scaled aluminium profile. At the push of a button, the LEDs show exactly where and which vacuum pods have to be positioned due to the machining information stored in the machine software. Find out more about lightPos here

Staggered reference row

The offset towards the middle of the console, front fence row guarantees unrestricted 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining. The solid cylinder stops allow flexible component referencing of small, medium and large workpieces on the work area.

Maintenance opening

For quick access to change the drill or maintenance work, the hood can be easily opened on all CNC machining centres.

The main spindle: 5 axes - no restrictions

The powerful 5 axes spindle with 12 or optionally 15 kW motor guarantees excellent results whilst milling, drilling and sawing at any angle. The special liquid cooling and high quality ceramic bearings ensure durable precision and incredible smoothness regardless of the material. An inverter regulates the speed and can be set at any speed up to 24.000 rpm.

Limitless processing possibilities with the FORMAT-4 boring unit

The drilling head with 18 drilling spindles

12 vertical drilling spindles, 32 mm distance between spindles: each can be used individually

6 horizontal drilling spindles, spaced at 32 mm: 4 in the X and 2 in the Y axis, each can be used individually

Integrated slot cutter in the X-axis

Inverter controlled motor up to 7,500 rpm

Highlight: The complete working field can be covered by the drilling head for vertical and horizontal drilling.

Individual drill head configuration

Regardless whether the machine will only be used for cabinet manufacturing or as an all-rounder, you can decide which drilling head configuration is the right one for you. Choose between, a drilling head with only vertical spindles or one with spindles and a grooving saw for vertical and horizontal processing. Inverter controlled motor up to 7,500 rpm

Rotary tool changer, mounted to the outrigger

The rotary tool changer with 18/24 tool positions is mounted at the back of the outrigger and moves with the outrigger along the X axis. The 18/24 position rotating tool changer, keeps tooling changing times to the bare minimum. This makes the Format-4 even more productive!

Linear guides

Y-axis guiding system:
Positioning is carried out by recirculating ball bearings running along hardened and polished linear guides. The Y axis is positioned by a polished recirculating ball spindle.
Guiding system Z-axis:
Positioning is carried out by recirculating ball bearings running along hardened and polished linear guides. The Z axis is positioned by a polished recirculating ball spindle.

Automatic central lubrication system:

The lubrication is applied as and when required to the guide carriages of the X, Y and Z axis as well as the bearing spindles in Y and Z. Lubrication is carried out automatically after a preset time.

Secure workpiece support – precise results

A variety of vacuum pad shapes guarantee secure clamping of every conceivable workpiece form and shape.

Positioning display of consoles and vacuum pods:

The workpiece, consoles and vacuum pods are all displayed in the CNC board simultaneously. This guarantees, that the workpiece is securely positioned and that there can be no collision between the tool and vacuum pod. The exact position of the vacuum pods on the consoles is shown accurately using a laser.

Workpiece cylinder stops at “double zero point” (second fence row)

Additional to the workpiece cylinder stops for the “standard-zero point” is the second fence row found in the front part on every work bed, particularly useful for processing large workpieces. (Available as an option with the H20)

Workpiece stops for veneered panels

In addition to the standard workpiece cylinder stops, there are additional stops specifically developed to machine veneered panels with projecting veneer or laminate.

Chip conveyor

Chip conveyor for waste pieces and residual chips and dust: For the removal of offcuts and chips from the machine chassis (right hand side). At the end of the conveyor belt they are separated using a separating slide and then extracted. The offcuts are collected in a container.

Workpiece feeding rails

Loading supports assist in the simple loading and unloading of large or heavy workpieces. A major advantage is that they enable you to operate the machining centre alone.

Chipping deflection plate

A chip deflector mounted to the spindle controlled by the C-axis enables the unlimited use of existing tools. When machining the edge of a workpiece, dust and chips are directed into the extraction port.

Extraction connection

With the automatic control of the extraction connection, the full extraction capacity is moved between the drilling head and main spindle, depending on what is being used at the time.

Length measurement system

Setting the parametres of your tools made easy: every tool length is stored in the tool database accurately to one hundredth of a millimetre.

Panel activation

Specially designed for use with compressed air controlled frame clamp systems, this function offers new possibilities and enormous clamping strength when it comes to the processing of solid wood. The ability to be able to deactivate the consoles individually makes it possible to remove waste material without having to release the vacuum holding the workpiece. This ensures that the workpiece stays in exactly the right position for the next working process (inner profiles etc.).

12 position linear tool changer

On the left hand side of the machine including one pick up place for aggregates

4 position linear tool changer moving in the X-axis direction

Tool changer for 4 tools or aggregates, mounted to the gantry. Ensures quick tool changes even when working in pendulum operation.

CNC machining centre with gantry design

The machine chassis is made from thick walled electrically welded shaped tubes.

Variable position controlled extraction hood

The extraction hood positions itself fully automatically to the workpiece height which significantly reduces the dust and noise emissions.

Saw blade changer

Travels with the outrigger for saw blades with a max. Ø 350 mm

Status indicator

The changing colours of the innovative lighting system display the various machine statuses. This makes it possible to keep up-to-date on the current status of your profit CNC Machining Centre.

3D simulator with collision control

The 3D simulator enables accurate machining times to be calculated and an exact representation of travel distances, feed rate speeds, overtravel heights and optional equipment such as the 5-motion unit, chip deflectors, rotary tool changer and drilling head. The collision check tests whether any collisions could happen and guarantees the working safety on the machine. Through the allocation of the tool DXF profile, the contour of your router can be shown on the workpiece. Even when calibrating new tools, the DXF profile can be used which helps to reduce the amount of material use.

Equipment & Specifications

Video

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